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“Wait...you adjust a baby's skull?” We get it. 😅 If your picture of chiropractic involves the type of adjustment an adul...
09/16/2026

“Wait...you adjust a baby's skull?”

We get it. 😅

If your picture of chiropractic involves the type of adjustment an adult might receive, pediatric cranial care can sound a little alarming.

But what cranial work at Radiant actually looks like is very different.

It is gentle, slow and specific. Dr. Brandi uses light contacts and subtle directed input based on what she finds during each baby's individual assessment.

And no—we aren't “moving skull bones around.”

In fact, cranial work often looks like almost nothing is happening.

One of Dr. Brandi's favorite ways to explain the amount of pressure she uses is:

🍅 Think about checking a tomato to see if it's ripe. 🍅

Enough pressure to feel it.

Not enough to squish the tomato.

And we definitely don't squish the baby.

Babies don't have to lie perfectly still in a particular position, either. They may be lying comfortably on the table, in a parent's arms, feeding, being held by Dr. Brandi, or—once they're more mobile—moving around on the floor.

We meet the baby where they are that day.

Cranial care isn't one-size-fits-all. Assessment comes first, and care is based on what that individual baby is showing us.

🧠Have you ever wondered what pediatric cranial care actually looks like? Our September blog takes a closer look — link in bio.

Big changes rarely happen all at once. More often, they're built through the small things we keep showing up for—the few...
09/14/2026

Big changes rarely happen all at once.
More often, they're built through the small things we keep showing up for—the few minutes of practice, the repeated effort, the little adjustments to our routines, and the decision to keep going even when progress feels slow.
It's easy to overlook those small steps because they don't always feel significant in the moment.
But consistency adds up.
Keep showing up for the small things. They matter more than you think.
Happy Monday from Radiant. 💛

So...what exactly happens during an infant cranial assessment? Quite a bit, and not every baby gets the exact same asses...
09/11/2026

So...what exactly happens during an infant cranial assessment?

Quite a bit, and not every baby gets the exact same assessment!

We start with the child's history and what parents have noticed.
From there, the doctor may assess head shape and measurements, cervical movement, posture, body tension, movement symmetry, developmental skills, feeding and oral function, primitive reflexes, and spinal and cranial findings.

Which pieces matter most depends on the baby in front of us.

That's an important part of pediatric care at Radiant:

Assessment comes before treatment.

We're not looking for an excuse to adjust every baby in the same places or in the same way. We're gathering information, looking for patterns, measuring when appropriate, and deciding what support makes sense.

And sometimes the assessment tells us another provider should be part of the plan.

Because good pediatric care isn't about one technique or one provider.

Right treatment. Right time. Right provider.

Curious about pediatric cranial care? Our September blog takes you behind the scenes of what we assess and why. 🫶

Does your baby have a favorite direction? Some babies can look both ways but consistently choose one. Others have more n...
09/09/2026

Does your baby have a favorite direction?

Some babies can look both ways but consistently choose one. Others have more noticeable restriction or a persistent head tilt.

A head preference doesn't automatically mean something is wrong—but it can give us useful information.

We pay attention to head shape, cervical movement, body tension, feeding preferences, tummy-time tolerance and how baby is beginning to move through their environment.

Rather than looking at one finding in isolation, the question becomes:

What is this baby showing us?

If you've noticed a consistent pattern, bring it up. You don't have to know whether it's a head preference, torticollis, positional plagiocephaly or something completely different before asking the question.

More on baby head preference, head shape and movement in this month's blog.
👇🏼
Save this post if you have a little one at home and read the full blog at the link in bio!

There is so much pressure to know exactly where we're going before we begin. But most meaningful progress doesn't work t...
09/07/2026

There is so much pressure to know exactly where we're going before we begin.
But most meaningful progress doesn't work that way.
Sometimes the next step is simply noticing something that needs attention. Asking the question. Trying something different. Getting more information. Or giving yourself permission to change direction when something isn't working.
You don't need the entire plan today.
You just need the next step.
Happy Monday from Radiant. 💛

Babies tell us a lot through their movement.A consistent head preference. Feeding that seems easier on one side. Discomf...
09/03/2026

Babies tell us a lot through their movement.
A consistent head preference. Feeding that seems easier on one side. Discomfort with tummy time. Frequent arching or stiffening. Using one side of the body differently than the other.
One of these things on its own doesn’t necessarily tell us why it’s happening — but patterns are worth paying attention to.
In our office, these are some of the little details we look at as part of the bigger picture: how baby moves, how their head and neck move, cranial symmetry, comfort in different positions, feeding patterns, and where they may be compensating.
You don’t have to know exactly what you’re seeing to bring it up. Sometimes “I keep noticing this…” is an important place to start.
Swipe through for 7 little things worth noticing. 💙


Does your baby always seem to look toward the same side? Maybe you've also noticed a flat spot, a favorite feeding side,...
09/01/2026

Does your baby always seem to look toward the same side?
Maybe you've also noticed a flat spot, a favorite feeding side, a persistent head tilt, or that movement seems easier in one direction than the other.
These patterns don't automatically mean something is wrong—but they can give us useful information about how a baby is moving and developing.
Our September blog takes a closer look at:
• baby head preference
• head shape and positional plagiocephaly
• torticollis and movement symmetry
• feeding-side preferences
• what we assess during an infant cranial evaluation
• what gentle pediatric cranial care actually looks like
• when collaboration or referral may be appropriate
One of the biggest things we want parents to know?
You don't need to have the diagnosis before you're allowed to ask the question.
If you've noticed a consistent pattern in your baby, it's worth bringing up.
Read the full blog at radiantfamilykc.com

Why do we sometimes check primitive reflexes in school-aged kids??Primitive reflexes are automatic movement patterns tha...
08/28/2026

Why do we sometimes check primitive reflexes in school-aged kids??

Primitive reflexes are automatic movement patterns that are important during infancy and early development.

As the brain and body mature, those early patterns should become integrated into more complex, intentional movement.

When we're evaluating an older child, primitive reflex testing can be one piece of a much bigger picture that also includes things like:

• Balance
• Coordination
• Posture
• Eye and head movement
• Motor planning
• Strength and stability

It's not about finding one reflex and blaming it for everything.

It's about looking at how all the pieces of a child's development are working together.

We'll be sharing more about this soon!

A little back-to-school posture reminder: there is no perfect sitting position. Kids slouch. They sit sideways. They tuc...
08/26/2026

A little back-to-school posture reminder: there is no perfect sitting position.

Kids slouch.

They sit sideways.

They tuck a foot underneath themselves.

They wiggle, lean, stretch, and change positions.

And that's okay.

Instead of trying to keep kids in one “perfect” posture, we like to think about movement variety.

Can they comfortably change positions?
Do they get opportunities to move throughout the day?
Can they sit, stand, squat, run, climb, and play without discomfort?

The best posture is often simply the next posture. 💛

Back to school = a change in how kids use their bodies. More desk time, more reading and writing, heavier backpacks, org...
08/24/2026

Back to school = a change in how kids use their bodies.

More desk time, more reading and writing, heavier backpacks, organized sports, and less free movement during the day can make things show up that weren't as noticeable during summer.

A few things we pay attention to in our pediatric patients:

→ Frequent slouching or leaning while sitting
→ Complaints of neck, back, or leg discomfort
→ Difficulty sitting comfortably for homework
→ Headaches after school
→ Noticeable asymmetry during standing or movement
→ Changes in coordination or endurance
→ Kids who constantly feel like they need to move

Not every posture quirk or wiggle is a problem; kids are supposed to move!

But when something is persistent, uncomfortable, or interfering with everyday activities, it's worth taking a closer look!🧠

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